THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BUCHANAN, in compliance with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act, hereby gives notice of a regular meeting of the Buchanan City Commission to be held in the Chamber of City Hall.
* Requests to be added to the agenda as a “Scheduled Matter from the Floor” should be submitted in writing to the City Clerk at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled meeting during which the speaker wishes to appear, and the approval of such requests remain within the discretion of the Mayor. If denied, the speaker may nonetheless speak during the “non-agenda items only” public comments section of the agenda.
* Those who are unable to appear during a meeting but who still wish to share public comment may submit such comments in written form to the City Clerk at least 4 hours in advance of the meeting.
* Individuals with disabilities may request necessary reasonable accommodations by submitting requests to the City Clerk, preferably at least 24 hours in advance.
* Written requests and comments may be submitted to the City Clerk either in person or via mail to Buchanan City Hall, 302 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan, MI 49107, or via email to clerk@cityofbuchanan.com
1) Richard Martin & Brian Murphy will preset information about the tree inventory and management plan sponsored by the DNR, the City of Buchanan & the Masons.
1) Consideration for Olympian Hannah Roberts Mural Project and Funding Request for $5,000.00
2) Consider Facade Grant for the Buchanan Senior Center at 810 Rynerson St.
1) Introduction of Deborah Perez, newly appointed City Treasurer.
2) Consider adding Deborah Perez as an authorized user and signatory to all City of Buchanan banking accounts (Huntington, Honor Credit Union, and United Federal Credit Union).
3) Fund Balance Report
1) Wastewater Superintendent, Bill Housand will give an update on the Wastewater department
2) Wastewater Treatment Plant Open House to be held August 1, 2022, from 9 AM- 11 AM , to coincide with a Joint Water/Sewer Board meeting, which will also be held earlier that same morning at the Treatment Plant.
1)Operator in Charge, Scott Desenberg will give an update on the Water Department.
2) Consider an updated Water/Sewer Tap Fee rate schedule, if approved the rate schedule will go into effect immediately.
3) Wellhead Protection Committee- consider approving members to Wellhead Protection Area Committee.
1) Consider authorizing approval for The Buchanan Building Authority to approve resolution 2022.05/002, a resolution to authorize the issuance of building authority bonds. [*NOTE- This item may end up being recommended to be tabled, depending upon whether we hear back from Andy Campbell in time].
(a) Enter Closed Session- Consider entering Closed Session pursuant to MCL 15.268 Sec. 8 (1)(d) to consider the potential purchase or lease of real property.
(a) Reenter Open Session- Consider reentering Open Session.
(C) Action Based on Closed Session- Consider authorizing action based on Closed Session discussions.